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Starling Bank VS Zempler Bank (formerly Cashplus): Business Banking Review & Fee Comparison


By: Ian Wright | Last Updated: May 22, 2025

Is Starling Bank or Zempler Bank (formerly Cashplus) better for your small business?



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Below we look at both Starling Bank and Zempler Bank (formerly Cashplus) reviews on Trustpilot along with their App reviews from Apple and Google.

We then look at typical fees, business savings rates, foreign currency options and a whole bunch of other account features to help you make up your mind.

Starling Bank Homepage
Starling Bank Homepage


Zempler Bank (formerly Cashplus) Homepage
Zempler Bank (formerly Cashplus) Homepage
 

Starling Bank vs Zempler Bank (formerly Cashplus) Trustpilot Reviews

Starling BankZempler Bank (formerly Cashplus)
Trustpilot Review Score (out of 5)4.33.7
Percent 5-Star Reviews76%54%
Percent 1- Star Reviews11%30%
Total Number of Reviews38,8699,921
Sources:
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/starlingbank.com
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/www.cashplus.com

Starling Bank vs Zempler Bank (formerly Cashplus) App Reviews

Starling BankZempler Bank (formerly Cashplus)
iPhone Review Score (out of 5)4.94.7
Number of iPhone Reviews477,50048,000
Android Review Score (out of 5)4.54.5
Number of Android Reviews114,00023,400
Sources:
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/starling-bank-mobile-banking/id956806430
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/cashplus-bank/id709473017

Starling Bank vs Zempler Bank (formerly Cashplus) Account Fees & Charges

Starling BankZempler Bank (formerly Cashplus)
Free Business Bank AccountYesYes
Free Business Account Term LengthNo LimitNo Limit
Cheapest Monthly Account FeeNoNo
Most Expensive Monthly Account FeeNo£9
Electronic Payment Cost (in/out)FreeFree / 30p
Cash Payments Cost (in/out)0.70%0.5% / £2
Cheques (in/out)FreeUnknown
CHAPS Payments Cost£20£20
SEPA Payments CostNo£15

Starling Bank vs Zempler Bank (formerly Cashplus) Business Savings Rates

Starling BankZempler Bank (formerly Cashplus)
Types of Business Savings AccountsNoneNone
Lowest Savings Rate (AER)NANA
Maximum Savings Rate (AER)NANA
Minimum Savings AmountNoNA
Interest Paid On Foreign CurrenciesYesNo
 

Starling Bank vs Zempler Bank (formerly Cashplus) Account Opening Times

Starling BankZempler Bank (formerly Cashplus)
Can You Apply Online?YesYes
How Long Does Opening An
Account Typically Take?
1 to 5 Working days1 day
Do They Check Your Credit?YesNo
Current Account Switch ServiceYesNo

Starling Bank vs Zempler Bank (formerly Cashplus) Features & Account Types

Starling Bank Account Types
Starling Bank Features & Account Types


Zempler Bank (formerly Cashplus) Account Types
Zempler Bank (formerly Cashplus) Features & Account Types


Starling BankZempler Bank (formerly Cashplus)
Business Current AccountYesYes
Business Savings AccountYesNo
Business Credit CardNoYes
Business OverdraftYesYes
Accounts For StartupsYesYes
Accounts For CharitiesYesYes
Accounts For Sole TradersYesYes
Joint Business Accounts AvailableYesYes
Card TypeMastercardMastercard
Online BankingYesYes
Mobile BankingYesYes
In Person/Branch BankingYesNo
Branch LocationsNone, but can use post office locations for some servicesNone, online only

Starling Bank vs Zempler Bank (formerly Cashplus) Customer Support Options

Starling BankZempler Bank (formerly Cashplus)
Phone Support AvailableYesYes
Email Support AvailableYesYes
App Based Support YesYes
Web Based SupportYesYes
In person Customer SupportYesNo

Starling Bank vs Zempler Bank (formerly Cashplus) Foreign Currency Accounts

Starling BankZempler Bank (formerly Cashplus)
US Dollar (USD) Bank AccountsYesYes
Euro (EUR) Bank AccountsYesYes
Other Currencies Available:
  • CAD (Canadian Dollar)
No

Other Business Services From Starling Bank and Zempler Bank (formerly Cashplus)

Starling Bank Account Types
Other Starling Bank Services


Zempler Bank (formerly Cashplus) Account Types
Other Zempler Bank (formerly Cashplus) Services


Starling BankZempler Bank (formerly Cashplus)
Business LoansYesYes
Commercial MortgagesNoNo
Invoice FinancingNoYes
International PaymentsYesYes
Merchant Payment ServicesYesYes
Card MachinesYesNo
Free Accounting SoftwareNoNo

Starling Bank vs Zempler Bank (formerly Cashplus) Banking Basics

Starling BankZempler Bank (formerly Cashplus)
Bank TypeChallengerChallenger
FSCS ProtectionYes, up to £85,000Yes, up to £85,000
FCA Number730166671140
WebsiteStarling Bank WebsiteZempler Bank (formerly Cashplus) Website

Common Comparison Questions

Does Starling Bank or Zempler Bank (formerly Cashplus) have better customer reviews?

Starling Bank scores 4.3 out of 5 based 38,869 Trustpilot reviews. Of these reviews 76% are 5-star and 11% are 1-star.

Whereas, Zempler Bank (formerly Cashplus) scores 3.7 out of 5 based 9,921 Trustpilot reviews. Of which 54% are 5-star and 30% are 1-star.

Does Starling Bank or Zempler Bank (formerly Cashplus) have a better App?

Starling Bank’s iPhone App is rated 4.9 out of 5 based on 477,500 reviews. And it’s Android App is rated 4.5 out of 5 based on 114,000 reviews.

In comparison, Zempler Bank (formerly Cashplus)’s iPhone App is rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 48,000 reviews. And it’s Android App is rated 4.5 out of 5 based on 23,400 reviews.

Does Starling Bank or Zempler Bank (formerly Cashplus) have better business savings rates?

Starling Bank offers the following types of business savings accounts: None with interest rates ranging from NA to NA. (AER)

In contrast, Zempler Bank (formerly Cashplus) offers None accounts with interest rates ranging from NA to NA (AER).

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